Omega-6 fatty acids

From Wikiwel
Share/Save/Bookmark
Revision as of 02:17, 4 August 2012 by User1 (Talk | contribs)

Jump to: navigation, search

See also :

Parent Omega 6 is Linoleic Acid. Your body converts this into Gamma-linolenic acid GLA and other compounds. are known to increase the body's production of inflammatory chemicals. Since omega-6 fatty acids help maintain bone health, regulate metabolism and promote brain function, you shouldn't cut them out of your diet altogether. However, it's important to balance your intake of omega-6 fatty acids with your intake of omega-3 fatty acids in order to keep inflammation in check.

Foods high in omega-6 fatty acids include:

  • meat
  • dairy products (such as milk, cheese, butter, and ice cream)
  • margarine
  • vegetable oils (such as corn, wheat, safflower, soybean, peanut, grapeseed and cottonseed oil)
  • Noodles
  • Oats
  • Rice bran